Rivera Middle School

Initial Designation: 2024

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School Details

  • Principal: Lorin Yannarella
  • District: El Rancho Unified School District
  • County: Los Angeles
  • Community: Urban

Characteristics

  • Academic Excellence - Exemplars of high-quality work are shared with students
  • Developmental Responsiveness - Curriculum is socially significant and relevant to student interests
  • Organizational Structures and Processes - Adoption of a shared vision for our school's high performance
  • Social Equity - Differentiated instructional approaches so all students have opportunities to comprehend and master standards

Description

Rivera Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 with a clear focus on strong core instruction in English language arts, mathematics, science, history, and physical education, supported by a full elective wheel. Students can explore courses such as video production, build research skills in the library media center, and stay on track through counseling and guidance supports. Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports provides a consistent schoolwide system for expectations, recognition, and student routines, with PBIS Rewards reinforcing positive choices. Academic tools and supports include tutoring and office hours, Clever access to learning platforms, EVERFI digital lessons, CPM homework help, and GPA tracking to strengthen goal setting. Schoolwide communication through Eagle News style updates keeps families connected to learning and celebrations. The campus culture feels steady, encouraging, and proud of student growth.
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